Winter can be tough on a vehicle, which is why it’s a good idea to weatherize your car before you head out for a winter drive. Taking the time to weatherize your vehicle may reduce the likelihood of crashes and mechanical issues caused by cold, ice and snow. Some of...
Rear-end truck accidents may be avoided by advanced technology
Trucks are a common part of the landscape in Montana. Vehicles that are delivering and carting goods are imperative to the economy. In addition, the state is prominent in the oil industry, increasing the number of trucks on the road. Drivers of passenger vehicles,...
Recovering damages following an accident
If you were involved in a car accident, you may be able to recover both economic and non-economic damages from the negligent driver liable for your accident. Many accident victims want to know how much they can expect to recover following a motor vehicle accident, but...
Even a BAC below the legal limit can lead to a car crash
For many in the Billings area, having a drink or two at happy hour, while out for dinner or at a party, is no big deal. However, drinking and then driving yourself home is a very big deal -- especially when it leads to a drunk driving accident that injures or kills...
Safety and liability issues still surround self-driving vehicles
Autonomous vehicles may seem to be the stuff of science-fiction, but automakers are already looking at ways to make their vehicles at least partially autonomous. It could be easy to assume that self-driving cars would reduce traffic accidents as they would eliminate...
Car accident injuries that hide in plain sight
Motor vehicle accidents have the potential to deal far more damage to a victim than one might expect. Even if a victim can walk away from an accident does not mean that there is not something more serious underneath. More than 16,000 car accidents occur each year....
Is eating while driving a deadly habit?
It is not a shocking revelation that the list of driving distractions seems to grow with each passing year. Certainly, every new cell phone that is released contains an iterative technological advance that serves as yet another potential distraction. From texting to...
4 Things you didn’t know about whiplash
Most people are familiar with whiplash. In fact, more than two million Americans will experience whiplash-type injuries every year. Whiplash is a neck strain or sprain that results when the head is suddenly snapped forward and backward in a whip-like motion. The...
The first insurance offer may not be enough
When you get into an accident, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. So many people will be telling you what to do. You lawyer, your family, your doctor and your insurance company will all be trying to influence your actions. While it can be difficult to understand what...
The safest cars to buy in 2020
When you get in an accident, the type of car that you are in can make a world of a difference. If you’re looking to buy a new vehicle this year, you may want to consider choosing one with a high safety rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) assesses...
